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Please review the suitability of the following hair tonic formula for individuals experiencing hair loss and aiming to stimulate hair growth: 1. Biotin Express™ 1% 2. Copper...
I have questions regarding coloring perfume and calculating the final volume: * Can WATER SOLUBLE PIGMENT be used to color perfume? * How many ml of perfume can be made from 10...
Can fresh Centella Asiatica juice be used as an ingredient in a cosmetic cream formulation? What are the potential issues regarding microbial contamination, inconsistent...
I have successfully created an oil blend formulation similar to Bio-Oil with the following ingredients: * Jojoba Oil + Rose Hip Oil (Base) * Pro-Niacin™ 6% * Perfect-C™ 5% *...
I am using **Caffeine Anhydrous** at 0.5% in a lotion formula. I plan to use a solvent mixture of **Ethyl Alcohol 50% : Water 50%**. 1. How much of this solvent mixture should...
I am interested in formulating a glycerin bar soap using natural ingredients. Could you provide information on suitable ingredients like glycerin and natural preservatives,...
What are the functions of the ingredients in a hair conditioner formula designed for dry and damaged hair, specifically focusing on Aqua, Cetrimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium...
Can Phenoxyethanol go bad or spoil, and what happens if it does?
I want to formulate a serum using **Silky Serum Base** and add the following ingredients: * `Licorice Extract (Licochalcone A 1%, Water-Soluble)` * `Centella Asiatica Extract...
My formula uses an Aloe Vera Gel base which already contains Phenoxyethanol as a preservative. After opening, I noticed a strange smell. I want to add 1% Mild Preserved™ COS to...
# Lip Balm Stick Formulation Challenges I am seeking advice regarding a lip balm stick formulation. My current formula results in a very hard texture that does not adhere well...
Is the following shampoo formulation suitable? I also have questions regarding the INCI names for ingredient #8 and ingredient #1. **Formulation:** 1. Sulfate Free Shampoo Base...
What are the recommended usage percentages for Ezerrawax and Sweet Almond Oil, and what is the correct mixing procedure for Phospholipid in a formulation?
I want to thicken olive oil to make it more viscous and provide better slip for use as a massage oil. The staff recommended `Oil Thick™ Clear` (INCI Name:...
I would like to understand the difference between the "A-Z" and "Components" categories on bescents.com. I am also looking for guidance on blending a masculine woody/smoky...
I am trying to formulate a lip tint using the following ingredients: * **Mineral Oil** * **Squalene** * **Oil Thick™** * **Pigment colors** (**D&C Red No.7 Lake**, **Iron...
I am trying to formulate a sunscreen product and am encountering issues with separation and a poor texture that looks like "fish roe". I want to fix these problems and...
Can I use **Blend** fragrance with **Reed Diffuser Base** to make a reed diffuser? Can I also add other fragrances or aroma chemicals to the **Blend** fragrance?
I have 5g of MSH White powder and an existing cream (which contains oil). I want to mix the 5g of MSH White powder into the cream to achieve a concentration of approximately 2%...
I usually use the following formula for making makeup remover gel: * Water 58% * Glycerin 15% * Propylene Glycol 10% * Coco Wash 5% * MakeUp-Wash 5% * Lauryl Glucoside 5% *...
